Euro 2012: squad report 5/25/12

Well, after my last mammoth update I have been packing up to return home from college. However, here is probably my last post before I go on break! Here we go. In the run-up to the Euro 2012 competition, Poland are stilling waiting to hear the status of two of their goalkeepers Przemysław Tyton and Lukasz Fabianski. Veteran Jerzy Dudek has also come back to the side Otherwise, they are looking ready to go! Russia meanwhile have been testing goalkeepers with Vyacheslav Malafeev playing in net in Russia's friendly with Uruguay (which ended 1-1) instead of Igor Akinfeev. Marat Izmailov also had his chance in the place of injured Alan Dzagoev though we'll see how he fares in the future. On to the Republic of Ireland who will be fielding a roster of hopefuls in their upcoming friendly match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. This includes the likes of James McClean, Darron Gibson, Keiren Westwood, Paul McShane, as well as Richard Dunne and Sean St Ledger. The latter two carry niggling injuries while Shay Given, Kevin Foley and John O’Shea have suffered more substantial ailments that will keep them out of the friendly at least.Greece's squad seems to be coming together quite nicely with no outstanding injuries to add and the team itself working at a paced, smart game ahead of their group of Russia, the Czech Republic, and Poland. In regards to the larger picture, Robbie Keane will be ready for duty at the Euros despite an injury he picked up playing at the MLS's LA Galaxy. As for Portugal they are looking forward to friendly matches with Macedonia and Turkey while SC Braga's Miguel Lopes looks to be worse-for-the-wear for that match; hopes are that he will have recovered for the big event. On to one of their competitors at the championships: Denmark! They'll be seeing the skills of Thomas Kahlenberg on the field following his move to French football though otherwise there isn't much to tell. And the Czech Republic are also looking better and better with Tomas Rosicky approaching complete fitness and Jaroslav Plasil back into his normal training regime. Back-up keeper Jaroslav Drobny also appears to be recovered for the most part. Both Germany and France are getting into their paces with just about the whole of both teams assembled respectively. Sweden on the other hand will be missing John Guidetti after he suffered an inflamed nerve that puts him out for the competition. Luckily for them, captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic is ready for duty! The Netherlands are still gathering their troops as one by one they join from various periods of rest following quite the eventful club season. England are in worse shape as potential keeper John Ruddy found out that his broken finger will not allow him to compete in the Euro Cup. Jack Butland of Birmingham City will take his position in the line-up. Spain are influx as several stars compete tonight in the Copa del Ray (Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, and Javi Martinez) while others have been benched due to injury (Villa for instance). Co-hosts Ukraine are preparing for an intense set of friendlies with Estonia, Austria, and Turkey all facing the side before the tournament. Last but not least, Italy tested out the likes of Sebastian Giovinco, Antonio Di Natale, Fabio Borini, and Antonio Cassano in a 6-0 victory against Serie D club Virtus Vecomp Verona: a good result though one that was expected.